Description
Fiesta Corn and Avocado Salad is a colorful, refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer with its delightful combination of fresh ingredients and zesty flavors. Perfect for potlucks, cookouts, or as a side dish at any meal, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. With ripe avocados, sweet corn, and a blend of fresh herbs, every bite offers a burst of flavor. Whether served on its own or paired with grilled meats, this easy-to-make salad will surely steal the show at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ears of corn
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 jalapeño
- 1 small shallot
- Fresh basil and mint
- Roasted pumpkin seeds
- Cotija cheese
- Dressing: olive oil
- Dressing: rice vinegar
- Dressing: mayonnaise
- Dressing: garlic
- Dressing: sumac
Instructions
- Char the corn in a large skillet with olive oil until lightly charred.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, rice vinegar, mayonnaise, garlic, sumac, salt, and pepper.
- Combine cooled corn kernels with diced avocado, jalapeño, herbs, pumpkin seeds, cheese, and dressing in a mixing bowl.
- Toss gently to combine and serve garnished with additional herbs or cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing/Char
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg